Buttermere Cottages

It's not every day you find such a gem as the Buttermere
Valley, nestling in the northern part of the Lakes and featuring
the two stunning lakes of Buttermere and Crummock Water, where
motor boats are banned and peace and tranquillity are guaranteed.

Walks from your Buttermere cottage…

Think spellbinding scenery in every direction - calm blue lakes,
majestic peaks, verdant woodlands and cascading waterfalls, mostly
owned by the National Trust. Pack a picnic lunch
and start with a leisurely 4.5 mile walk around Buttermere Lake,
taking in a short path under a rock-hewn tunnel. For climbers and
the more experienced walker, scale the heights of the
'Buttermere Round' or Wainwright's favourite
mountain, Haystacks, offering unforgettable panoramic
vistas from the top.

Follow the footpath up to Scale Force on the western side of
Crummock Water, the highest waterfall in the area. Find dappled
trails through Burtness Wood. Or saddle up and cycle the quiet
country lanes of nearby Lorton Vale.

For thrills and adventure, Go Ape at the
Whinlatter Forest Visitor Centre or do something
really daring and try the Via Ferrata at the Honister Slate
Mine. Gentler options include game fishing, bird-watching,
painting and photography.

The small hamlet of Buttermere has a small church, a couple of
traditional inns and a scattering of cottages while, for a little
more life and action, both Cockermouth and Keswick are a mere
fifteen-minute drive away.

If this sounds like the kind of holiday you're after, browse
our Buttermere cottages now…

Cottage near Bassenthwaite with views towards Skiddaw. Cosy family accommodation with shared games room, play area and lawned grounds. Ideal base for walking, touring and more. Bassenthwaite 1 mile. (Ref. 17845)